Business Analyst
Location: US, NY, New York City
Department: Operations
Salary range: 35-60
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Internet
Function: Accounting/Auditing

Company profile:
AREA 17 is an interactive agency. We take an interdisciplinary approach — blending the practices of design, technology and branding — to create modern interactive systems.We care about the web and its future. It has become a large part of our lives – entering our offices, living rooms and even our pockets. It is changing the way our world operates. We believe the web should be an extension of our daily lives, not a distraction from it. To this end, our mission is to make the web a better place — for work and for life — by delivering solutions that are equally valuable, sustainable and enriching.AREA 17 is located in New York City and Paris, France. We are independently owned and creatively motivated. Learn more

Job description:
AREA 17 is an interactive agency located in NYC and Paris, France. We have satelite offices in Argentina and London. We seek a Business Associate / Bookkeeper in NYC who has experience working at an interactive agency or similar environment. In addition to an unflappable disposition, impeccable communication style, and a sense of humor, qualified candidates must be able to gracefully execute multiple roles and activities across multiple offices. The qualified candidate is both proactive and responsive, able to work under pressure and deal with many different (awesome) personalities. This is an associate-level position with room for growth. Overview:Reports to — Partners, Financial Controller, Director of ProductionLocation — Onsite, NYC (Williamsburg, Brooklyn)Salary — Based on experience (Please include salary requirements)Full-time — 40 hrs per week, 9am-6pm (1 hour lunch)Accounts Receivable Duties:Manage client payment schedulesResponsible for all project invoicingCreate aging report and follow up on late paymentsResponsible for bank depositsAccounts Payable DutiesManage accounts payable process and purchase request approvalsResponsible for paying all company bills and contractor paymentsEnsure payments adhere to monthly budgetsResponsible for managing credit accountsBookkeeping and Cash flow Management DutiesMaintain company general ledger and serve as general bookkeeperMaintain spreadsheets to forecast and manage company cash flowSchedule payments and invoices, ensuring optimal cash flowExpense Report Management DutiesManage expense report process, including pre-approvals and complianceResponsible for employee expense report approvals and paymentsReconciliation of reimbursable expenses against project budgetsMaintain records of receipts for reimbursable expense invoicingProduction Financial DutiesSet-up and close all client projects in regards to all financial mattersReview client contracts and maintain compliance, including business insuranceSupport Director of Production with project-level profitability and reportingSupport Director of Production with hours inventory management and reportingAdministrative DutiesOrganize, file and maintain all bills, financial records and associated documentsCollaborate with HR/Office Manager as needed regarding financial and operational mattersOnboard new employees and contractors in regards to all financial mattersPerforms other miscellaneous duties, as assigned or requested by managementUpholding confidentiality of all business, personnel and research matter

Requirements:
Required Skills:1-3 years bookkeeping/financial support (or similar)Solid QuickBooks bookkeeping and spreedsheet skillsComfortable with various types of account structuresProcess and detail-oriented with expert organizational skillsSelf-motivator, dedicated and responsibleComputer savvy, Macintosh experienceImpeccable communication skills (written/verbal)Strong face-to-face and telephone communication skills for clientsMust be able to think on their feet and adapt to different situation with ease (strong problem-solving ability)Desired Skills:An interest in and understanding of design and the InternetUniversity degree preferred, but not required

Benefits:
Generous Health and Dental PackageMetroCard Program (Pre-tax, 50% co-pay)12 vacation daysAll bank holidaysClosed between Christmas and New YearPing Pong